Profire Energy (NASDAQ:PFIE) Now Covered by StockNews.comShelia Poole | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. Related Articles Health | Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire Health | Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US Health | Health department warnings issued for 9 LA County beaches due to high bacteria levels Health | 2 New York men die after fertilizing marijuana plants with bat poop Health | Weight-loss drug craze appears to be curbing US obesity epidemic “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent Facts & Figures report . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. Facts on wandering: There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia disappears: Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association and Cobb County Police Department.) ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. 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This Week in Web3: Bitcoin Price, Crypto Interest Hit All-Time HighsJ Thitikul (Tha); A Yin (US); L Ko (NZ); R Yin (Chi); N-R An (Kor), N Korda (US) C Boutier (Fra); C Hull (Eng); L Maguire (Ire) Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul carded an eagle and birdie on the final two holes to take a dramatic victory in the LPGA Tour's season-finale in Florida. The 21-year-old moved level with American Angel Yin on 21 under after her three on the par-five 17th. Yin narrowly missed a lengthy putt to go to 22 under on the 18th before Thitikul, helped by a brilliant approach shot, holed her birdie putt to win the CME Group Tour Championship and claim the $4m (£3.2m) in prize money, which is the largest in the history of women's golf. The two players were in the joint lead on 15 under overnight and Thitikul finished with a seven-under 65, while Yin signed for a 66. "I don't know what happened to me on 17 and 18," said Thitikul. "I really needed a birdie on 17 to give me a good chance but having an eagle, it was more than I can ask for. "Hitting a really good second shot on 18 and to hole the putt, it's like all the hard work that I've done has just paid off." Yin received $1m (£795,300) for finishing as the runner-up. "My game is good going into next year," she added. "I'm happy because this is a golf course I'm not very fond of. To play well here means a lot to me." World number one Nelly Korda ended 15 under after a 66, while England's Charley Hull - who was four shots off the lead going into the last day - finished on 11 under after a level-par finish.
It's not hidden news that many people hire out Airbnb properties to host parties despite the rental provider having a no-party policy , but for those who think they can get away with hosting a large gathering this New Year's Eve , you may want to think again. Airbnb is introducing anti-party technology to prevent "unauthorised and disruptive parties" that are set to take place over New Year's Eve. The measures were also used around late December 2023 and were reported to have stopped nearly 74,000 people around the world from booking rentals around New Year's Eve. But how does it work? The company revealed that the new tech uses machine learning to identify and block potentially "higher-risk" bookings of entire home listings from being made. It assesses various signals, such as the length of the planned trip, the type of listing, how far the listing is from the guest's location and when the reservation is being made. With all of that information, it then determines whether there is likely to be a chance of a party happening. If the company believes that is the case, the guest will be blocked from booking or given alternative accommodations to choose from on the platform. Airbnb revealed that in the UK, around 7,800 people were blocked or redirected on its platform last Christmas Eve - approximately 2,900 guests were in London and 470 in Manchester. Amanda Cupples, Airbnb's General Manager for the UK and Northern Europe, said: "While issues are rare, we want to do our part to help reduce the risk of unauthorised and disruptive parties. Airbnb is committed to supporting hosts and the communities they live in, and we hope these defences allow guests, hosts and neighbours to celebrate the holiday with added assurance." For guests in the UK who are planning to book an entire home on Airbnb for New Year's Eve, there will be restrictions on one to three-night reservations, with the platform's systems blocking any higher-risk bookings. Guests will also have to confirm they are aware and understand that unauthorised and disruptive parties are forbidden on Airbnb. If the policy is violated, they face suspension or removal from the platform. As well as the UK, the anti-party technology will be effective in Spain, the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. it will be effective leading up to and on New Year's Eve.WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. “In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space to address these issues,” Trump’s legal team wrote, to give him “the opportunity to pursue a political resolution.” Trump was fiercely opposed to TikTok during his 2017-21 first term, and tried in vain to ban the video app on national security grounds. The Republican voiced concerns—echoed by political rivals—that the Chinese government might tap into US TikTok users’ data or manipulate what they see on the platform. US officials had also voiced alarm over the popularity of the video-sharing app with young people, alleging that its parent company is subservient to Beijing and that the app is used to spread propaganda, claims denied by the company and the Chinese government. Trump called for a US company to buy TikTok, with the government sharing in the sale price, and his successor Joe Biden went one stage further—signing a law to ban the app for the same reasons. Trump has now, however, reversed course. At a press conference last week, Trump said he has “a warm spot” for TikTok and that his administration would take a look at the app and the potential ban. Earlier this month, the president-elect met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Recently, Trump told Bloomberg he had changed his mind about the app: “Now (that) I’m thinking about it, I’m for TikTok, because you need competition.” “If you don’t have TikTok, you have Facebook and Instagram—and that’s, you know, that’s Zuckerberg.” Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and part of his Meta tech empire, was among the social media networks that banned Trump after attacks by his supporters on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The ban was driven by concerns that he would use the platform to promote more violence. Those bans on major social media platforms were later lifted. In the brief filed on Friday, Trump’s lawyer made it clear the president-elect did not take a position on the legal merits of the current case. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute,” John Sauer wrote in the amicus curiae—or “friend of the court”—brief. “Instead, he respectfully requests that the court consider staying the act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case, thus permitting President Trump’s incoming Administration the opportunity to pursue a political resolution of the questions at issue in the case.” A coalition of free speech groups—including the American Civil Liberties Union—also filed a separate brief to the Supreme Court opposing enforcement of the law, citing censorship concerns. “Such a ban is unprecedented in our country and, if it goes into effect, will cause a far-reaching disruption in Americans’ ability to engage with the content and audiences of their choice online,” the rights groups’ filing read, in part. The US apex court agreed last week to hear TikTok’s appeal against Biden’s move to force its owner to divest from it or face a ban. With oral arguments scheduled for January 10, the case would have to be heard at a breakneck speed. TikTok argues that the law, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, violates its First Amendment free speech rights. AFP, among more than a dozen other fact-checking organizations, is paid by TikTok in several countries to verify videos that potentially contain false information. — AFP
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts' big game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Richardson missed practice on Thursday and Friday because of back and foot injuries. He was listed as questionable before he was downgraded to out on Saturday. Indianapolis (7-8) has a slim chance of making the playoffs. The Colts need to win out and get some help. Richardson's absence likely means Joe Flacco will start against New York. Flacco, a New Jersey native who turns 40 on Jan. 16, has passed for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns in six games this season, including four starts. He also has thrown five interceptions. The 22-year-old Richardson was selected by Indianapolis with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft. He has passed for 1,814 yards and eight touchdowns with 12 interceptions this year. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DOCN – Free Report ) by 17.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 39,078 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,718 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in DigitalOcean were worth $1,714,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of DOCN. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of DigitalOcean by 32.8% during the third quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 1,397,588 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,449,000 after buying an additional 345,119 shares during the period. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. purchased a new position in shares of DigitalOcean during the second quarter worth $11,712,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in shares of DigitalOcean by 66.9% during the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 766,043 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,620,000 after purchasing an additional 307,162 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of DigitalOcean by 27.9% during the second quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,178,848 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,965,000 after purchasing an additional 257,229 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its holdings in shares of DigitalOcean by 152.6% during the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 375,600 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,052,000 after purchasing an additional 226,900 shares during the last quarter. 49.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts recently issued reports on DOCN shares. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “hold” rating on shares of DigitalOcean in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their target price on shares of DigitalOcean from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 18th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of DigitalOcean from $38.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of DigitalOcean from $32.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group lifted their price objective on shares of DigitalOcean from $42.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 4th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, DigitalOcean currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $42.13. DigitalOcean Stock Down 2.8 % DOCN stock opened at $34.92 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.76. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.45 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.21. DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $26.63 and a 52 week high of $44.80. DigitalOcean ( NYSE:DOCN – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $198.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $196.64 million. DigitalOcean had a net margin of 10.86% and a negative return on equity of 43.11%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.17 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect that DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. will post 1.01 earnings per share for the current year. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, insider Bratin Saha sold 3,468 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $38.18, for a total transaction of $132,408.24. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 379,795 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,500,573.10. This represents a 0.90 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CFO Matt Steinfort sold 12,498 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.00, for a total transaction of $499,920.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 517,498 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,699,920. The trade was a 2.36 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders have sold 32,955 shares of company stock worth $1,258,373. 0.74% of the stock is owned by insiders. DigitalOcean Company Profile ( Free Report ) DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates a cloud computing platform in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company’s platform provides on-demand infrastructure and platform tools for developers, start-ups, and small and growing digital businesses. It also offers infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions comprising compute and storage services, as well as networking projects, including Cloud Firewalls software, Managed Load Balancers software, and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DOCN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:DOCN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for DigitalOcean Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for DigitalOcean and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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India out for 369, Australia lead by 105 at MCGOfficers were called at 10.44pm on Friday, November 22, following reports of two men fighting with knives on Muschamp Road. Officers quickly attended the scene and detained the two individuals involved. Despite the initial report, no knives were found on the males or in the surrounding area. No arrests were made at the time. A witness claimed on social media that they saw two men arguing loudly in the area, with one of them allegedly carrying a large knife. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called 22:44hrs on Friday, 22 November to reports of two males fighting with knives. “Officers attended and detained the two males. No knives were found on them or the surrounding area. “No arrests were made.”
In a study published in Communications Earth & Environment , scientists uncovered evidence of an immense solar storm that struck Earth around 664–663 BCE. According to reports, researchers from the University of Arizona, including dendrochronologist Dr Irina Panyushkina and radiocarbon expert Dr Timothy Jull, said this "Miyake Event" left traces in ancient tree rings. These findings highlight the potential dangers such storms pose to modern technology-dependent societies. What Are Miyake Events? Named after Japanese physicist Fusa Miyake, who first identified them in 2012, Miyake Events are characterised by sharp increases in radiocarbon isotopes. These events are extremely rare, with only six confirmed occurrences in the past 14,500 years. The most recent was detected in tree-ring samples from Siberia, offering crucial insight into ancient solar activity. Radiocarbon forms when cosmic radiation interacts with nitrogen in the atmosphere, eventually converting into carbon dioxide, which trees absorb during photosynthesis. Dr Panyushkina explained in a statement that carbon-14 enters tree rings as part of the wood, recording solar activity year by year. Evidence from Trees and Ice Cores To confirm the findings , the team compared tree-ring data with beryllium-10 isotopes locked in ice cores from polar regions. Both isotopes increase during heightened solar activity, providing a dual record of past events. The researchers matched the data to pinpoint the event's occurrence nearly 2,700 years ago. Dr Panyushkina said in another statement that by analysing radiocarbon in tree rings alongside beryllium-10 in polar ice, they can confirm the timing of these rare solar storms. Implications for Modern Technology While fascinating, such events could devastate today's technology-reliant world. Satellite networks, power grids and communication systems would be at significant risk if a storm of this magnitude occurred now, scientists warned, as per sources. For the latest tech news and reviews , follow Gadgets 360 on X , Facebook , WhatsApp , Threads and Google News . For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel . If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube .
Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese Elite Solar photovoltaic (PV) factory in the TEDA Egypt industrial development zone, located within the integrated Sokhna Zone under SCZONE. The new facility, with an investment of $150m, will specialize in the production of N-type solar cells and the manufacturing and assembly of photovoltaic (Module-Cell-Wafer) systems. The factory will have an impressive production capacity of 2 GW. Covering an area of 78,000 square meters in Sokhna, the factory is expected to create 600 direct jobs. The first phase of production is scheduled to open in September 2025. In his remarks during the ceremony, Walid Gamal El-Din emphasized SCZONE’s commitment to strengthening the strategic Egyptian-Chinese partnership. He highlighted how such partnerships lead to projects that not only support the Egyptian economy through local industrial development but also enhance Chinese companies’ export potential by tapping into SCZONE’s prime location. SCZONE benefits from four industrial zones and six ports on both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, providing access to over two billion consumers through international trade and free trade agreements. Gamal El-Din described the Elite Solar project as a crucial addition to Egypt’s photovoltaic energy supply chain, noting its role in complementing the green fuel sector. He explained that SCZONE aims to localize this sector, making Egypt a global leader in the production, distribution, and ship bunkering of green fuels as part of its green economy strategy. This initiative aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030, which targets generating 42% of the country’s energy from renewable sources by 2030. The usufruct agreement for the Elite Solar project was signed during SCZONE’s promotional tour to China in September, under the auspices of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Elite Solar PV, founded in 2005 in China, is one of the leading companies in the photovoltaic sector. The company manufactures solar energy systems, including solar cells and components (Wafer-Cell-Module), and is involved in the development, operation, and maintenance of solar farms and power stations. With a total production capacity exceeding 10 GW, the company serves a global client base, including prominent technology and information companies in the United States. It also holds registered trademarks in Mexico, Australia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union.World reaches $300 bn climate finance deal at COP29
Finding top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy right now is not a simple endeavor. Many AI stocks have boomed amid the release of a vastly improved version of ChatGPT in early 2023. Due to that growth, stocks like Nvidia and Palantir experienced outsized increases over a short period. Those increases may leave investors wondering what to buy now. Fortunately, even if finding the "best" AI stocks is elusive, we can assume AI will probably drive stock gains for years to come, meaning investors have not missed out. Under current conditions, these two stocks are likely to become leaders in AI and bring their shareholders significant gains. Qualcomm Amid the AI-driven gains in many stocks, investors seem to have forgotten about Qualcomm ( QCOM -0.81% ) . Indeed, the smartphone chipset leader has suffered as the 5G upgrade cycle has run its course. Additionally, Apple has worked for years to develop a 5G modem chipset that can run its iPhone. After years of throwing in the towel and extending its contract with Qualcomm, Apple appears ready to end the supply agreement after 2026. Nonetheless, Qualcomm has advanced AI in its chipsets beginning with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which incorporates AI capabilities into smartphones. That and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could lead to another upgrade cycle. Moreover, Qualcomm has prepared for years for the day when smartphone chipsets will become a less reliable revenue source. To that end, it has built businesses in the Internet of Things, automotive, and, more recently, entered the PC business. These moves have helped growth turn positive again as the $39 billion in revenue generated in fiscal 2024 (ended Sept. 29) rose 9% compared to year-ago levels. During that time, Qualcomm curtailed increases in costs and expenses, allowing net income of $10 billion in the fiscal year to rise by 40% yearly. For now, analysts forecast that revenue growth will stay in the 9% range for fiscal 2025. However, with the stock selling at a P/E ratio of just 17, investors may be overreacting to its slower growth rate, especially considering AMD 's earnings multiple of 109. Also, Apple sells at 42 times earnings, and even its primary manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing , trades at a 31 P/E ratio. This implies Qualcomm stock could rise from multiple expansion alone. Also, given that Qualcomm anticipates lost business from Apple, the company has figured that into its fiscal 2025 estimates. Such an assumption likely sets up Qualcomm stock to surprise to the upside, meaning investors should profit as the company continues its growth. Alphabet Another tech company underappreciated for its AI is Google's parent company Alphabet ( GOOGL -1.45% ) ( GOOG -1.55% ) . This might seem surprising for a company that has incorporated AI in its applications since 2001. Still, the emergence of ChatGPT presents Google Search with its most serious competitive threat in years. Also, the release of its own generative AI product, Google Gemini, has not stemmed fears that the lost search business will hamper its lucrative advertising business. However, investors should not ignore Alphabet's vast resources and innovation. Currently, it holds a staggering $93 billion in liquidity . That is down from $111 billion at the end of 2023, but the Google parent now funds a dividend and has made significant investments in research and development, setting the stage for a possible resurgence. That investment not only includes AI but also spending on a technology that could supercharge AI, quantum computing. To this end, Alphabet just released its Willow quantum computing chip. Quantum computing could redefine the computing industry. Instead of holding a zero or one value like a traditional data bit, qubits, or quantum bits, process zeroes and ones simultaneously, exponentially increasing computing speeds. Willow is so fast that it performed a computation in under five minutes that a traditional computer could not perform in the entire history of the universe. Additionally, Willow made breakthroughs in addressing the error-prone nature of quantum chips. Instead of error rates rising as the number of qubits increases, Willow can reduce errors as the number of qubits grows. This addresses a key obstacle to making quantum computing technology viable. Also, for all the worries about the company, Alphabet generated $62 billion in free cash flow in the first nine months of 2024 alone. That cash gives the company considerable flexibility to continue innovating. Furthermore, Alphabet's P/E ratio of 25 gives it the lowest earnings multiple of the " Magnificent Seven " stocks. That valuation is less likely to stay at that level as more investors recognize the company's ability to move beyond Google Search.Commanders/Cowboys makes NFL special teams history in worst way | Sporting News
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6), losers of four games in a row, visit the New York Giants (2-8), who have lost five straight, on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at MetLife Stadium. What channel is Buccaneers vs. Giants on? What time is Buccaneers vs. Giants? The Buccaneers and the Giants play at 1 p.m. ET. NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Buccaneers vs. Giants betting odds, lines, spread Buccaneers vs. Giants recent matchups Buccaneers schedule Giants schedule NFL week 12 schedule This content was created for Gannett using technology provided by Data Skrive.
Shares of Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF ( NYSEARCA:BTCO – Get Free Report ) gapped down prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $98.57, but opened at $95.59. Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF shares last traded at $95.09, with a volume of 24,214 shares trading hands. Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF Price Performance The business’s 50-day moving average price is $88.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $71.04. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of BTCO. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Fermata Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $238,000. Fortis Group Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at $549,000. Gilbert & Cook Inc. boosted its position in Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF by 124.4% during the third quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 8,946 shares of the company’s stock worth $568,000 after purchasing an additional 4,960 shares during the period. Finally, Sea Otter Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF in the second quarter valued at $729,000. About Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF The Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long btc, short usd currency. The fund is a passively managed fund that seeks to track the spot price of Bitcoin. BTCO was launched on Jan 11, 2024 and is issued by Invesco. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Tahj Brooks ran for a season-high 188 yards and three touchdowns in the final home game for Texas Tech's all-time leading rusher, and the Red Raiders rolled to a 52-15 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Texas Tech (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) kept alive faint hopes for a bid in the Big 12 championship game by winning at least eight games in the regular season for the first time since 2009 under the late Mike Leach. The Red Raiders scored at 50 points for the second week in a row and had a resounding response to consecutive home losses. “It was a big deal for us to play well at home,” coach Joey McGuire said. “Our last two home games, we’ve had incredible crowds that had great energy, that had our backs and we played really, really bad. We were embarrassed.” Garrett Greene threw an interception and lost a fumble on Terrell Tilmon's strip sack in the final three minutes of the first half as the Mountaineers (6-6, 5-4) raised more questions about the future of coach Neal Brown by falling behind 35-3 before the break. Behren Morton threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns, including a 31-yarder to Caleb Douglas to put Texas Tech in front 42-3 early in the second half. Josh Kelly had 150 yards receiving. “I don’t think the first half of football defines who they are, who they are as individuals, who we are as a team,” Brown said of the Mountaineers. “Not pleased with that.” McGuire, who will have his third winning record in three seasons, called timeout with 5:57 remaining and his team leading 45-15 to take Brooks out of the game. Brooks was mobbed by teammates as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Brooks ran for at least 100 yards in all 11 regular-season games he played, breaking the single-season school record of 10 he shared with Byron Hanspard and Bam Morris. Brooks pushed his career total to 4,557 yards in his first home game since breaking Hanspard's 1996 school record of 4,219 yards two weeks ago at Jones AT&T Stadium. Two of Brooks' TDs came on 2-yard runs from direct snaps, and the other was a 37-yarder when he stumbled on a cut but stayed on his feet and bounced off defensive back Ty French. Brooks has 17 TDs rushing this season and 45 for his career. Brooks set up one of his short TDs with a 30-yard catch. Jahiem White ran for 124 yards with a spinning 21-yard touchdown for West Virginia, and Greene had a 15-yard scoring toss to Rodney Gallagher III. Greene threw two picks. West Virginia: A perfect season on the road in the Big 12 ended with a thud. The Mountaineers were 3-0 away from home in conference before allowing 29 second-quarter points followed by another TD just 2:12 into the third. Texas Tech: Tight end Jalin Conyers, one of Brooks' fellow seniors playing his final home game, made up a for a dropped pass in the end zone with a juggling, diving catch for 18 yards to set up Morton's 1-yard scoring toss to Mason Tharp. Conyers, an Arizona State transfer, also had a 2-point conversion run on a swinging gate play from the PAT unit. Both teams are eligible for bowl games. At game's end, Texas Tech's fate for a spot in the Big 12 title game was still up in the air. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Activating your credit card? Don’t skip the mobile wallet stepPandora's Box: The Places of Worship Act and Its Contemporary ResonanceRadical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online NEW YORK (AP) — A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car. The rebrand, which includes a new logo, is slated to launch Dec. 2 during Miami Art Week, when the company will unveil a new electric model. But Jaguar Land Rover, a unit of India’s Tata Motors Ltd., has been promoting it online. The Jaguar brand is in the middle of a transition to going all-electric. “Copy Nothing,” marketing materials read. “We’re here to delete the ordinary. To go bold. To copy nothing.” Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations DALLAS (AP) — The nation is set to mark 61 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as his motorcade passed through downtown Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. Even after over six decades, conspiracy theories about what happened that day still swirl and the desire to follow every thread of information hasn’t waned. President-elect Donald Trump made promises over the summer that if reelected he would declassify the remaining records. At this point, only a few thousand of millions of pages of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released. And those who have studied what's been released so far say that the public shouldn’t anticipate any earth-shattering revelations even if the remaining files are declassified. Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, rising above $98,000 for the first time Thursday. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn State has won a closely watched trademark fight over an online retailer’s use of its vintage logos and images. A Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages earlier this week over products made and sold by the firms Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc. Penn State accused them of selling “counterfeit” clothing and accessories. The defendants said their website makes clear they are not affiliated with Penn State. At least a dozen other schools have sued the defendants on similar grounds, but the Pennsylvania case was the first to go to trial. Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum? NEW YORK (AP) — A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City. The Morgan Library & Museum says the untitled and unsigned piece is the first new manuscript of the Romantic era virtuoso to be discovered in nearly a century. Robinson McClellan, the museum’s curator, says he stumbled across the work in May while going through a collection brought to the Manhattan museum years earlier. He worked with outside experts to verify the document's authenticity. But there’s debate whether the waltz is an original Chopin work or merely one written in his hand. Volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupts for the 7th time in a year GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland is spewing lava from a fissure in its seventh eruption since December. Iceland's seismic monitors said the eruption started with little warning late Wednesday and created a long fissure but looked to be smaller than eruptions in August and May. Around 50 houses were evacuated after the Civil Protection agency issued the alert, along with guests at the famous Blue Lagoon resort, according to the national broadcaster. The repeated eruptions over the past year have caused damage to the town of Grindavík and forced people to relocate. Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5 VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime minister said was every parent’s nightmare. Officials earlier said an American and two Danish tourists also had died following reports that multiple people had been sickened in town popular with backpackers. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament that 19-year-old Bianca Jones had died after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, for treatment in a Thai hospital. Her friend, also 19, remains hospitalized in Thailand. Later Thursday, Britain said a British woman also died and the media in the U.K. identified her as 28-year-old Simone White. US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford University index. There’s no surefire way to rank global AI leadership but Stanford researchers have made an attempt by measuring the “vibrancy” of the AI industry across a variety of dimensions, from how much research and investment is happening to how responsibly the technology is being pursued to prevent harm. Following the U.S. and China were the United Kingdom, India and the United Arab Emirates. Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players. Sheeran is a minority shareholder at English soccer team Ipswich Town and it needed his help over the summer to get a player to join the club. Ipswich CEO Mark Ashton tells a Soccerex industry event in Miami: “Ed jumped on a Zoom call with him at the training ground, just before he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift. Hopefully that was a key part in getting the player across the line.” Ashton didn’t disclose the player in question, saying only: “He’s certainly scoring a few goals.”
By Funto Omojola, NerdWallet Mobile wallets that allow you to pay using your phone have been around for well more than a decade, and over those years they’ve grown in popularity, becoming a key part of consumers’ credit card usage. According to a “state of credit card report” for 2025 from credit bureau Experian, 53% of Americans in a survey say they use digital wallets more frequently than traditional payment methods. To further incentivize mobile wallet usage, some credit card issuers offer bonus rewards when you elect to pay that way. But those incentives can go beyond just higher reward rates. In fact, mobile wallets in some ways are becoming an essential part of activating and holding a credit card. For example, they can offer immediate access to your credit line, and they can be easier and safer than paying with a physical card. OK, but let’s start with bonus rewards From a rewards perspective, it can make a lot of sense to reach for your phone now instead of your physical card. The Apple Card offers its highest reward rates when you use it through the Apple Pay mobile wallet. Same goes for the PayPal Cashback Mastercard® when you use it to make purchases via the PayPal digital wallet. The Kroger grocery store giant has a co-branded credit card that earns the most when you pay using an eligible digital wallet, and some major credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories have a history of incentivizing digital wallet use. But again, these days it’s not just about the rewards. Instant credit access Mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and PayPal can offer immediate access to your credit line while you wait for your physical card to arrive after approval. Indeed, most major issuers including Bank of America®, Capital One and Chase now offer instant virtual credit card numbers for eligible cards that can be used upon approval by adding them to a digital wallet. Additionally, many co-branded credit cards — those offered in partnership with another brand — commonly offer instant card access and can be used immediately on in-brand purchases. Credit cards typically take seven to 10 days to arrive after approval, so instant access to your credit line can be particularly useful if you need to make an urgent or unexpected purchase. Plus, they allow you to start spending toward a card’s sign-up bonus right away. Convenience and safety As issuers push toward mobile payments, a growing number of merchants and businesses are similarly adopting the payment method. The percentage of U.S. businesses that used digital wallets increased to 62% in 2023, compared to 47% the previous year, according to a 2023 survey commissioned by the Federal Reserve Financial Services. Wider acceptance is potentially good news for the average American, who according to Experian has about four credit cards. While that won’t necessarily weigh down your wallet, it can be hard to manage multiple cards and rewards categories at once. Mobile wallets offer a more efficient way to store and organize all of your workhorse cards, while not having to carry around ones that you don’t use often. They can also help you more easily monitor your spending and rewards, and some even track your orders’ status and arrival time. Plus, paying with a digital wallet offers added security. That’s because it uses technology called tokenization when you pay, which masks your real credit card number and instead sends an encrypted “token” that’s unique to each payment. This is unlike swiping or dipping a physical card, during which your credit card number is more directly accessible. And again, because a mobile wallet doesn’t require you to have your physical cards present, there’s less chance of one falling out of your pocket or purse. More From NerdWallet Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet. Email: fomojola@nerdwallet.com. The article Activating Your Credit Card? Don’t Skip the Mobile Wallet Step originally appeared on NerdWallet .Perdoceo Education Co. (NASDAQ:PRDO) Stock Holdings Lifted by Jennison Associates LLC